Tips & Advice

A recent article in the Wall Street Journal focused on the top interior design trends for 2018 (Top 5 Interior Design Trends for 2018). After polling over 100 designers, here is the consensus of what will be in and what will be out. OUT – Lab-like Kitchens- Many designers agreed that ... Read More...

Many real estate experts agree that before putting your house on the market, staging your home is an important part of the selling process. Showing off the home’s qualities is the best way to increase your final selling price. On average, people receive $2 in increased sale price for every ... Read More...

Winter is almost upon us, and as we approach the holidays along with the colder weather, it may seem a little too early to start dreaming about summer. However, it is never too early to begin thinking about that beach house you’ve dreamed of since you were a teenager. Setting ... Read More...

Moving to a new home can be overwhelming for most people. The thought of packing and unpacking can cause anxiety in anyone. However, if you plan properly, the task can be less daunting, and maybe even enjoyable. Here are a few tips from Mikkie Mills in a recent article from ... Read More...

Open floor plans, once considered a trend, have become a staple in most contemporary homes and condos. The living room, dining room and kitchen are combined to make one large great room. According to an article in a recent edition of RISMedia’s Housecall, it is essential that one knows the ... Read More...

It is a simple fact that summer and spring are the most popular times for selling your home. The time frame satisfies the need of most residents to be settled by fall when the kids return to school, and the days get shorter. But what happens if you need to move ... Read More...

Changes in the seasons also bring along changes in the real estate market. Inventory may decline, thus bringing more aggressive buyers in their search for a new home. A recent article, by Liz Dominguez in RSMedia (Buying in a Seller’s Market: Who’s the Winner?), examines how real estate transactions are ... Read More...

So, you’ve finally bought your first condo. You’ve signed the paperwork, packed your belongings, and headed to the new place… only to find that it’s not as roomy as you remembered. It’s a situation many buyers find themselves in, so what do you do when your floorspace simply doesn’t have ... Read More...

You finally found the perfect home and are getting ready to make the big move. Despite the lists you’ve made, and the packing items you’ve bought, there are still some things you may have overlooked. Here is where technology comes to the rescue. Listed below are some useful apps, from ... Read More...

While many of us have already suffered through the ravages of Irma and Harvey, the hurricane season will still be with us until the first of December - and there is still time to prepare for the next potential big one. A recent article in RISmedia’s Housecall by Nick Caruso ... Read More...